Refuge Project Worker (Young Women’s Refuge)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting women and children in Birmingham is looking for individuals to assist in the management of a young women's refuge. The role involves providing support, advice, and guidance to young women in crisis and collaborating with the refuge manager to ensure a high-quality service. A background in social services or relevant experience with domestic violence issues is preferred. Applications must be submitted by noon on September 8th.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting women and children in crisis.
• Ability to offer advice and guidance in a caring manner.
• Understanding of domestic violence issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day operations of the young women's refuge.
• Develop and deliver frontline services to support young women.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

This role will assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of our young women's refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to the young women in our refuge.

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 8th September. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th September.